Congrats to our 2018 Winners!
More than 500 entries were submitted this year! Click here to read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article featuring the winners and other editorial favorites.2018 Photo Contest Winners
Adults: Liping Wang
Teens: Paul Bytnar


Kids: Katie Rapp



One “Grand Prize” winner in each of the following categories will be selected by public vote at stltoday.com
- Kids (ages 5-10)
- Teens and Tweens (ages 11-17)
- Adults (18+)
VOTE: Get your friends and family involved! Voting will be open daily through September 30.
The photo contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages who reside in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Children under 13 need parent or guardian permission to enter. This contest is void outside the United States and where prohibited. Photos must be of the 2018 Great Forest Park Balloon Race presented by PNC or Balloon Glow to qualify. By entering this competition, you agree to these entry rules and legal conditions – the full list of the Official Rules can be found at www.stltoday.com
2017 Photo Contest Winners
Adults: Jiamin Zeng

Teens: Jordan Peters


Kids: Maya Chakrabartty


2015 Photo Contest Winners
AGE 45+: Alan Kreisman

AGE 21-44: Chris Diamond


AGE 13-20: Kristen Higgina


UNDER 13: Ethan Jarboe


2014 Photo Contest Winners
AGE 45+: B Margherio

AGE 21-44: C Spradling


AGE 13-20: K Oris


UNDER 13: M Lein


2013 Photo Contest Winners
AGE 45+: Tommie Younger III | Age 57 | Florissant, MO




2012 Photo Contest Winners
AGE 45+: Jerry Voloski | Age 51 | St. Charles, MO



